Blackberry Cobbler

Prep: 15 min.
Bake: 45 min.

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

6 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated lime peel

Sour Cream Pastry:

1&1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
7 tablespoons cold butter, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Method:

- Place the blackberries in a large bowl. Combine the sugar, cornstarch and lime peel; sprinkle over the berries and gently toss to coat.

- Pour the misture into a greased 9-inch square baking dish.

- In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in 5 tablespoons butter until crumbly.

- Combine sour cream and heavy cream; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until mixture forms a ball.

- Roll out to fit top of baking dish; place pastry over filling. Trim and seal edges; cut slit in top. Melt remaining butter; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar.

- Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown.

- Cool for 15 minutes before serving. "if using frozen blackberries, do not thaw before assembling the cobbler.


Enjoy...